>>Anybody know what the dashboard code 45 means? I have that and a 12 that
>>never goes away on my 96 V8 and the dealer tells me nothing shows up on
>>their diagnostic computer so just ignore it. Those codes weren't there
>>before so they must mean something. I realize 12 is loss of battery but
>it
>>should go away after 20 starts or so shouldn't it?
>
>I haven't been able to get rid of my code 12 since I've owned the
>truck... it started right after I had my LoJack and alarm installed, and
>it's been there ever since. I think the dealers can "flash" the
>computer, but I've never asked them to do it.
>
>Now, about the 45 code: (I can't believe they can't see it on their
>diagnostic computer, I think they're blowing smoke!)
>
>The OBD-II DTC table sez it can be any of the following:
>
>Transmission 3/4 overdrive solenoid circuit
>Governor mid pressure not in target range (15 - 20 PSI)
>Governor low pressure switch fault (pressure above 3 PSI when stopped)
>Transmission 3/4 shift malfunction (no RPM drop after shift)
>Governor pressure sensor voltage too low
>Governor pressure sensor voltage too high
>Governor pressure solenoid circuit
>Transmission 12 volt supply relay control circuit
>Overdrive switch pressed more than 5 minutes (voltage low)
>
>Sounds like a definite transmission problem, and more specifically a
>problem with the overdrive circuit. Don't think it's related to your
>cold start problem, although it could be.
>
>>Presently having a problem with cold starting in the morning. Dealer
>having
>>trouble duplicating it in the shop after they get it started to run it
>in
>>there. New fuel pump is being put in next week under warranty. I don't
>think
>>they know if that is the problem or not.
>
>Best of luck, let us know what you find out!
>
>Ciao!
>
>Ned Vogler
>(nvogler@rghosp.chime.org)
>'96 Dakota SLT V8 5-sp 4x4 Club Cab
>Gibson 3" Catback Exhaust/MPI FIPK-clone/Magnecor KV85 wires
>Brass Cap & Rotor/Autolite Platinums/Blaster 3 Coil
>MSD 6AL Ignition & MPI Super Street TBI w/Power Bridge
>Pioneer DEH-65DH/Pioneer TS-A5705/TS-626/SAS Bazooka A82-80
>http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/9636/
>Overdrive switch pressed more than 5 minutes (voltage low)
What does this mean. I have run with my overdrive turned off for more than
5 minutes. Is this where my 45 came from?
Rob Robinson 96 Sport V8
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